Jabra Elite 85h vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 85h and Sony WH-1000XM4. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jabra Elite 85h vs. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 85h Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 22.5 cm 25.2 cm
Width 19.5 cm 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Depth 8.2 cm -
Weight 296 g 520 g Jabra Elite 85h are lighter than Jabra Elite 85h headphones.
Colour Navy | Black | Titanium black | Gold beige | Copper black White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Body Material Steel, PC/ABS -
Earpad Material Leatherette Urethane foam
Headband Material Leatherette -
Protection Dust-resistant, wind protection, rainproof, water-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite 85h Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Noise Isolating Yes - Jabra Elite 85h are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 10 - 20000 Hz -
Diaphragm 40 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 2 Both headphones can be connected to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 85h Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Jabra Elite 85h microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 13 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included 8 5 Jabra Elite 85h have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite 85h Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, HearThrough, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE Jabra Elite 85h Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Jabra Elite 85h Sony WH-1000XM4
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors On-ear detection Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions SmartSound Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 85h Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 41 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Jabra Elite 85h lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM4.
Battery Life Details Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Jabra Elite 85h recharge faster than Jabra Elite 85h.
Auto On/Off Yes -
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Jabra Elite 85h Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Jabra Elite 85h Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories Carrying case, audio cable, USB-C cable Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Compliant Standards IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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